Lesson 2: Nursing Word List Flashcards
nurse
a medical professional who provides therapeutic care for patients in order to improve or maintain their health
certified nurse’s aide (CNA)
a medical professional who provides patients with basic healthcare treatments and procedures
licensed practical nurse (LPN)
a medical professional who provides hands-on care for patients under the supervision of registered nurses and doctors
registered nurse (RN)
a medical professional who can work independently to provide direct care by observing, evaluating, and treating patients
advanced practice registered nurse (APRN)
a medical professional who has an advanced post-graduate degree in a nursing discipline, such as anesthesia or midwifery
nurse practitioner (NP)
an advanced practice registered nurse who has a master’s degree or PhD in nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
a degree awarded to nurses based on clinical practice that allows them to practice medicine independently as nurse practitioners